Attack And Release - API 527 Operator's Manual

API 527 Compressor
OUT
OV
0
O
U
T
0 0 10
dB
THRESHOLD
-3
0 -6
T
4
H
R
7
E
S
H
10 -20
dBu

ATTACK and RELEASE

1.5
15
1
2
5
.5
20
2.5
.3 1 25 3
ATTACK RELEASE
mS S
15
5
20
1 25
ATTACK
mS
1.5
1
2
.5
2.5
.3 3
RELEASE
S
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OUT: Sets the output level of the 527
· Continuously variable 31 position control
THRESHOLD: Sets the level at which compression begins
· Continuously variable between +10dBu and -20dBu
· Detented 31 position rotary pot for easy recall
· Turning clockwise results in more Compression
Attack and Release times are fully variable on the 527
Compressor and share a dual-concentric potentiometer for
control. Attack time is adjusted using the outer ring of the pot
and Release time is adjusted using the inner knob.
ATTACK: Sets the time it takes the compressor to react when
the level exceeds the set THRESHOLD
· Continuously variable between 1 and 25 ms (milliseconds)
· Detented 31 position rotary pot for easy recall
RELEASE: Sets the time it takes the compressor to recover to
unity gain after the level falls below the set THRESHOLD
· Continuously variable between .3 and 3 seconds (S)
· Detented 31 position rotary pot for easy recall